The Rio Grande Herald (Rio Grande City, Tex.), Vol. 79, No. 20, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 30, 1989 Page: 4 of 12
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RIO GRANDE HERALD
Thursday, March 30, 1989, Page 4 along with their children, arrived at
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Saenz commented, "Dr. Ramirez
and his wife Sara unlocked doors in
Washington. Our meeting with
President Nixon (at the White
House) was possible because Dr.
Ramirez unlocked doors." This
resulted in President Nixon making
a visit to Rio Grande City in
September 1972.
Saenz added, "Dr. Ramirez also
embodies education. If this
community has a future, it will be
due to the young people."
Dr. Ramirez then told the
audience, "I thank you from the
bottom of my heart." He recalled
that the Rio Grande City High
student body and band greeted him
in McAllen on his return trip home
from Washington in 1978 after
being named "Family Doctor of the
Year."
RGCC1SD Superintendent Dr.
A.E. Garcia said, "To know a
regent of the University of Texas is
an honor." He said that a committee
of the following four individuals
had come up with the idea for the
reception: R.C. Salinas, Felicia
Garza, Joel Salinas, and Gilberto
Garcia
The superintendent added, "Dr.
Ramirez makes you feel good any
time you talk to him, as a person
and as a doctor. He's a person who
makes you feci part of his family."
Garcia concluded, '1 have met
people educated in Starr County
who are successful throughout the
state of Texas and the country."
The superintendent then presented
a plaque to Dr. Ramirez, on behalf
of the RGCCISD board of trustees
and administration.
Dr. Antonio Falcon, president of
the RGCCISD board of trustees,
said, "The list of accomplishments
achieved by Dr. Ramirez is almost
endless. The most important thing
is that Dr. Ramirez has never
forgotten his roots, fighting
constantly for the interests of
communities like ours."
Clarissa Garza, a member of the
Rio High Student Council, read
words of greeting from both Slate
Senator Judith Zaffirini and State
Representative Irma Rangel.
At the beginning of the evening's
activities, Walter Watson, principal
of Ringgold Jr. High, said, "We bid
you a very rousing Starr County
welcome. This man has carried out
many wonderful humanistic and
professional deeds. He is a good
example of what we produce in our
community. He has touchcd the life
of virtually every person here."
Mrs. Edna Ramon, Director of
Food Services for the RGCCISD,
recognized the members of Dr.
Ramirez's family that were present,
including his wife Sara, his brother
Roel and his wife Frances, his
sister Carmen Guerrero and her
husband Raul Guerrero, his aunt
Mrs. Miguel Hinojosa, and his
nephew David Guerrero. Later in
the evening, Dr. Ramirez's daughter
Patsy and her husband Bobby,
In introducing Judge Gabert, the
evening's keynote speaker, Joel
Salinas said, "Judge Gabert
recognizes what this community is
all about; he is a community
model. His life is built around
community, family, church and
school. He has worked hard to help
young people further their
education."
Clarissa Garcia, president of the
student body at Rio Grande City,
called the assembly to order. The
invocation was given by Rev. Bill
Page, pastor of St. John United
Methodist Church in Rio Grande
City. Clarissa Garcia led in the
recitation of the Pledge of
Allegiance, and Carlos Garcia and
George Pena played the National
Anthem on the trumpet and drum.
RGCCISD Business Manager
Romeo Lopez recognized the
dignitaries that were present.
RGGCISD trustees present were
Dr. Antonio Falcon, Leonel "Nene"
Lopez, Francisco "Paco" Zarate,
Noe R. "Dickie" Gonzalez, Rafael
Carrera, and Dr. Roberto Gonzalez.
Representing the Roma ISD
board of trustees was Baldcmar
Chapa. San Isidro Superintendent
Carlos Lopez recognized the San
Isidro ISD, and Mayor Jose Carlos
Saenz and City Commissioner Jose
Roberto Garcia represented the City
of Roma.
County officials present were
Commissioners Jose Maria
"Chema" Alvarez, Eloy Garza, and
Reynaldo Alaniz, Sheriff Gene
Falcon and Treasurer Aurelio
Sanchez.
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Precinct Four County Commissioner Reynaldo "Moreno" Alaniz., far left, is
pictured above at the annual Legislative Conference recently held by the National
Counties in Washington, D.C. U.S. Rep. Kika De La Garza is
addressing the delegates on the subject of agriculture.
Alaniz Attends NACO
Legislative Conference
Association of
pictured above
Precinct Four County
Commissioner Reynaldo "Moreno"
Alaniz, as a member of the
National Board of the National
Association of Counties, attended
the organization's recent annual
meeting in Washington, D.C.
The seminar was held March 5-7
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Employment And Training Division
Summer Youth Employment
STARK
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accept applications for summer employment for all youths ages 15-21 who
are economically disadvantage. * " — ' * " "
RIO GRANDE CITY
AGES * *1 ^-21
March 24,1989 to March 31, 1989
April 03, 1989 to April 21, 1989
MONDAY-TUESDAY-THURSDAY-FRIDAY
From: 3:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
WEDNESDAY-Erom: 1:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M
SATURDAY-From: 9:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Apply at: 201 W. Water Street
487-5617
EA (i RULE A
Application dales are as follows:
ROMA
-ALL AGE GROUPS-*15-21
March 11, 1989 to March 18, 1989
MONDAY THRU FRIDAY
From: 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
SATURDAY-From 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Apply at: Housing Authority
SAN ISIDRO
-ALL AGE GROUPS-* 15-21
March 31, 1989 to April 1, 1989
FRIDAY from 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
SATURDAY from 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M
Apply at: Water Dept.
-ALL AGE GROUPS-*15-21
March 20, 1989 to March 23, 1989
From: 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Apply at: San Isidro High School
The following information is required before anyone is allowed to make an application:
1. Social Security Card
2. Proof of Age
3. Proof or Residency
4. Proof of Citizenship
5. Proot ot Veteran s Status
6. Proof of Selective Service
Registration if born on or
after January 1, 1960.
7. Amount/Source of family Income of
all family members for the past 6 months.
8. Social Security Insurance Rev. :ent
9 AfDC Recipient
10 Food Stamp Recipient
11. Proof of Unemployment Compensation
12 I hysicaily/Mentally Handicapped
13 Foster Child/Ward of Court
14. Employment Status and History
15. Proof of Applicant's Family Size
lf>. Proof of Assessment (Test Score)
-Original Card, Selective Service Letter, IRS Form, DD 214
■Birth Certificate, Alien Work Card, Vital Statistics Letter, DHS
Referral form, Social Security Letter with Printout.
Rent Receipt, Ut'lily Bills, DHS Referral form.
Naturalization Certificate, Alien Work Card, Vital Statistics Letter, DHS
Referral lorm Social Security Letter with Printout
DD 214
-Selective Service Card or Letter with Number,
Post Mark of registration by Post Office or registration
by your Registrar
-Pay stubs, Ixtter (s) from employer (s) indicating income
received for the past 6 months.
Report of Conlidential Social Security Benefits Information
Form SSA 2458
Letter from Agency providing Assistance, DHS Referral form.
DHS Referral form.
-Award Letters.
-Letter from Agency Providing Assistance, School
diagnostician Physician.
Lette; from Agency Providing Assistance. Court documentation
identifying custody.
-Name, Address, and Telephone Number of last employer (s).
Letter from relative or neighlxir (Number in family).
Copy of Independent School District's Latest CAT score results.
17. Pleas
case provide Social Security Number of all family members w ho arc 16 years of age or older
Applicants, whose proof ul igc indicates that they arc 17 years of age or younger, must be accompanied by their
, in nts or legal guardian lor purpose of confirmation of stated information. No application will be taken for such
youths not accompanied by parents or guardian
An Equal Opportunity Employer
at the Washington Hilton Hotel in
Washington, D.C.
Alaniz introduced U.S. Rep. Kika
De La Garza at the conference.
Alaniz commented, "He (Kika)
made one of the best speeches 1
have ever heard concerning
agriculture." He indicated that De
La Garza lamented the lack of
knowledge about agriculture of
most Americans living in urban
areas.
Alaniz said that De La Garza's
speech heavily stressed the
importance of agriculture to the
American economy.
Another speaker at the conference
was Vice-President Dan Quayle.
Quayle urged support for the Bush
Administration's plan to decrease
government regulation and rely
more on the private sector. He also
noted the Administration's support
for the idea of giving the President
the power to carry out line item
vetoes in the budget.
Quayle stressed that county
officials are playing an increasingly
important role in the economic and
social well being of the nation.
Other speakers at the conference
included U.S. Senator James Sasser
(D.-Tennessee) and U.S. Rep. Tom
Foley of Washington, who ranks
high among the Democratic Parly
leaders in the U.S. House.
Alaniz indicated that "over 1700
elected officials were present at the
conference. There were 5(KX) people
present in the audience."
Alaniz said, "We had seminars on
most of the critical issues. We had
some productive seminars on
agriculture, especially concerning
how to encourage young people to
stay in agriculture."
A resolution was passed by the
delegates supporting continued
funding of federal programs
bolstering economic development.
Another resolution was passed
urging the establishment of a
comprehensive rural development
policy, and encouraging the JTPA
to carry out a role in rural
development enterprises.
Alaniz, elected vice-president of
NACO's Hispanic Caucus in
August, said, "The deficit was on
the minds of everyone. 1 think that
economic development is the most
important thing we discussed."
Balderas Joins
Navy Airman Program
SAN ANTONIO-Jim Balderas
recently enlisted in the United
States Navy for guaranteed training
in the Navy's Airman Apprentice
program.
Jim, the son of Florentino and
San Juanita Balderas of ROute 2 in
Rio Grande City, enlisted under the
Delayed Entry Program, and will
report to Recruit Training Center
San Diego, California in August
this year for active duty, where he
will undergo basic training.
Upon completion of basic
training, Jim will begin four weeks
of schooling at San Diego,
Deputy
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same quality of work that Temo
did. I am ready for the challenge. I
feel confident that the sheriff is
behind me."
Guerra stressed, "This department
is growing on a daily basis, and
we're just trying to keep up with its
needs. I don't sec any need for a
drastic change in the Department.
We'll just keep on going with the
resources that the Department has,
play it by ear, and do our best."
He concluded, "My door is
always open to anyone who needs
to talk."
Guerra, 32, is a 1976 graduate of
Roma High School. He is the son
of Roberto Guerra and Armandina
Guerra of Fronton.
Guerra is married to the former
Scvcrita Garcia. The couple has a
newborn daughter who was born on
Valentine's Day, and Mrs. Guerra,
widowed by the death of her first
husband, has three daughters from
her first marriage.
Prior to starting employment
with the Sheriffs Department,
Guerra worked for several years
with the Texas Department of
Corrections.
THE RIO
GRANDE
HERALD
(USPS 466-200)
is published weekly for $15.70 per
year in Starr County and $18.75 per
year out-of-county by Rio Grande
Herald Publishing Co. Inc, James V.
Mathis, President, 215 E. University
Drive, Edinburg, Texas 78539 Sec-
ond class postage paid at Rio Grande
City, Texas.
POSTMASTER Send address
changes to The Rio Grande Herald,
P.O. Box 452, Rio Grande City, Texas
78582.
Editor
Kenneth Roberts
Advertising And
Business Director
Rose Dalia Cantu
Yolanda (Yoli) Pena
Assistant Director
Circulation
California in the Airman
Apprentice field.
Under the Airman Apprentice
Program, persons who have not
chosen a specific career field receive
general aviation training prior to
being assigned to a Navy ship or
squadron. Once at their first
assignment, they may train in a
job, or request additional Navy
schooling in a field they arc
qualified for.
Petty Officer Rene Vela of the
McAllen Recruiting Station, Jim's
recruiter, noted that he may go on
to additional schooling, or be
assigned to any one of the Navy's
duty stations around the world.
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Roberts, Kenneth. The Rio Grande Herald (Rio Grande City, Tex.), Vol. 79, No. 20, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 30, 1989, newspaper, March 30, 1989; Edinburg, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth195178/m1/4/: accessed May 3, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Rio Grande City Public Library.